This seems to be Giada’s easiest recipe. I don’t usually make her food because it looks really complicated and she uses ingredients that are hard to find or extremely expensive. In this case, Super Walmart carries fontina cheese and it’s really reasonable. Obviously from the pictures, I don’t have any ramekins so instead I usedContinue reading “Giada’s Onion Soup”
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Beef Tenderloin with Wasabi Garlic Cream Sauce
Oh what to do when a nice beef tenderloin is on sale at the grocery store! Thank you Epicurious 🙂 My New Year’s resolution is to not only take pictures of what I cook, but also to remember to post them. Hopefully everyone will be so excited about the picture they that will forgive myContinue reading “Beef Tenderloin with Wasabi Garlic Cream Sauce”
Baked Cheese and Artichoke Dip
My sister made this dip for years at her holiday parties. I lost the original recipe, but I experimented and improvised to come up with my own version. 2 cups mayonnaise (I recommend Helmann’s) 2 cups parmesan cheese (grated) 2 cans artichoke hearts in water (drained, cut into small pieces) 1 clove of garlic, mincedContinue reading “Baked Cheese and Artichoke Dip”
Open-Faced Berry Pie
I had a surplus of frozen pie crusts so I went searching for berry pies that did not require a top crust and found this on Epicurious and modified it a bit for the ingredients that I had on hand. It really came out good and went over well for a holiday get-together even thoughContinue reading “Open-Faced Berry Pie”
Pineapple and Cheese Casserole
I got this recipe from a co-worker, but I am pretty sure it is an old recipe from Southern Living. This is a great Christmas or Easter side dish. 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drain and keep juice3 tablespoons flour1/4 cup sugar1 cup grated cheddar cheese4 tablespoons melted butter1 cup crushed Ritz (or anyContinue reading “Pineapple and Cheese Casserole”
Wendy’s Sausage Balls
My friend Wendy makes these sausage balls every year and they’re so good! I couldn’t remember the exact measurements that she uses, so I tried Paula Deen‘s this year and they’re the same 🙂 1 lb. lean sausage (at room temperature)1 cup grated sharp cheese (at room temperature)2 1/2 cups bisquick – Blend sausage andContinue reading “Wendy’s Sausage Balls”
Easy Breakfast Casserole
I got this recipe from The Domestic Diva. 8 white bread slices, cut into cubes1 pound bulk pork sausage, crumbled and cooked 1-1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar10 large eggs2 cups milk (do not use lowfat or nonfat)2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon saltPepper Grease baking dish.Place bread in prepared dish.Top with sausage and cheese.Beat together eggsContinue reading “Easy Breakfast Casserole”
“Terrible” Steeler Eggs
This is a simple deviled eggs recipe that I use when I bring eggs to any holiday party. Last year I put them on a Steelers’ logo plate for the Super Bowl, and every time someone ate one, the Steelers scored a touchdown 🙂 I like the more basic recipes like this one for eggsContinue reading ““Terrible” Steeler Eggs”
Easy Brie Bites
This is a great appetizer to take to holiday parties. It looks really gourmet and stylish, but it is super-easy to make. You don’t have to spend a lot of time making these, but they taste and look store-bought. I got this recipe from one of the old Pillsbury Christmas recipe magazines. I save allContinue reading “Easy Brie Bites”
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This is a great side dish for the holidays and pot-lucks. My sister used to make this years ago and called it Broccoli Casserole, but in the mid-west they sometimes call it “green rice” – which is kind of catchy 🙂 1 cup instant rice (instant) 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 1/4 cup milk 4Continue reading “Broccoli and Cheese Casserole”
Delusions of Chefery 